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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,251.74, 1,093,877.58 and 196,772.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,251.74, 1,093,877.58 and 196,772.77 is: 295,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,251.74 : 1,093,877.58 = 196,772.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,251.74/1,093,877.58 = 196,772.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,251.74x = 1,093,877.58 × 196,772.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,251.74x = 215,245,321,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,245,321,457.50/729,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,159.15

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